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15 Surprising Foods Eaten By Historic Armies

Darren March 19, 2026 7 min

9. Roasted Grasshoppers

9. Roasted Grasshoppers
Ancient Aztec warriors sustained themselves with nutritious roasted grasshoppers, a tradition still cherished today.

Mesoamerican warriors, notably the Aztecs, relied on protein-rich roasted grasshoppers, known as “chapulines,” during campaigns. These insects were abundant, easy to dry and store, offering valuable nutrients. Roasted grasshoppers remain a popular snack in modern Mexico.

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